Charity in urgent call for South Lanarkshire based foster carers

campaign will finally be shut down.The closure of the Bellgrove Hotel in Glasgow’s east end will make way for modern flats as part of a regeneration programme.And 50 men, mostly battling alcoholism, will be given decent, modern homes as they try to get their lives back on track, as part of the deal to buy the property.Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing up to our daily newsletter?We send a morning and lunchtime newsletter covering the latest headlines every

charity which provides care and support to people with a life-limiting illness or condition. James Kilgannon, 8, from Bannockburn, Stirlingshire, took on the challenge of running 5k a day in March for Strathcarron Hospice in Denny, Falkirk.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.MPs and MSPs of every major political party have united in their support for Women’s Aid services continuing in North Lanarkshire.Four sitting Members of Parliament and 10 Members of the Scottish Parliament – from the SNP, Labour and the Conservatives – have formally requested a meeting with North Lanarkshire Council leader Jim Logue and the local authority’s chief executive Des Murray to discuss Women’s Aid

teenager has been “given back her life” by a stem cell donation from a European stranger.Abbe Ferguson, 13, who had leukaemia, is in remission after the mystery donor stepped forward.The cells were harvested at the height of the first Covid wave last spring, then flown across the Channel to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow where Abbe had the life saving transplant on June 2.Speaking for the first time to launch the Race for Life at Home campaign, the youngster, from Kilmarnock, said:

A Line of Duty fan has been told she should be on the team after spotting a huge clue to the plot on a computer screen behind Vicky McClure's character DI Kate Fleming. During the episode, Kate ridiculed DI Steve Arnott played by Scot Martin Compston and upset viewers after appearing to grass on her old AC-12 units.

grieving family of a Scots tot who tragically passed away are raising money for the 'lifeline' team guiding them through their heartbreak.Ava Clearly was born with brain damage, severe heart, chest and lung problems and cerebral palsy at just 25-weeks-old in January 2018.Doctors initially weren't sure of the infant's prognosis as she spent the first 10 months of her life hooked up to a ventilator at University Hospital Crosshouse in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire.After a brave fight for almost two

Janey Godley has had the last laugh at trolls who say she isn't funny as she scooped her second comedy award in one week. This week alone, the Scots comedian was awarded "Woman of Influence" comedy award and also a Chortle award for being a 'legend of lockdown'.

SNP spokesperson said that the one note independence party being led Alex Salmond was “inappropriate” and irrelevant. The official said: “This is perhaps the most predictable development in Scottish politics for quite some time.

Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionThe number of people employed in Scotland as a whole currently sits at 2.66 million; a rate of 74.3 per cent.Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said: “We know that the pandemic has had a significant impact on the labour market.“These figures show the scale of the challenge we face to rebuild our economy; and throws into sharp relief just how irresponsible it is of the Scottish

outdoors? Maybe bagging a Munro at the weekend, hitting the trails on your bikes, or indulging in a spot of outdoor camping? Well, if you are, you could be the stars of a new ad campaign for a Scottish Nature c harity.

Down's Syndrome Awareness Day. Eight-year-old Chloe Lennon appears in the clip and joins celebrities such as The Vamps, comedian Rob Beckett, former Bucks Fizz star, Cheryl Baker, TV presenter Melvin Oodom and Wayne Lineker, amongst others.

coronavirus vaccine. NHS Scotland is in the process of offering the jab to people who provide vital face-to-face care and support for their loved ones.

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Perthshire dog rescue charity has backed the Scottish SPCA’s calls to introduce a national register to detail those who have been cruel to animals.The move for a National Animal Offenders Register would help stop the breach of bans on keeping animals to prevent those with relevant convictions getting a licence to breed or sell pets.Such a register would also help link animal cruelty with other offences such as domestic violence and record and monitor notices relating to the Control of Dogs

Picture Scotland winner this week.Using a long exposure, Lauren Foster snapped a stunning shot taken at Glasgow’s busy Charing Cross junction and taking home this week’s top prize.It captured the bustling throughway perfectly with the trails of vehicle lights buzzing around the iconic streets in the west end of Glasgow.Meanwhile, the beautiful sunsets continued to provide the background for some incredible entries.Ian Barnes used the golden hour to its full effect to capture Cambus, on the River

supermarket customers have been warned over two popular product ranges after The Food Standards Agency (FSA) put a food recall alert. The recall comes after salmonella and pieces of blue rubber were discovered in certain products on sale in supermarkets across Scotland, according to Glasgow Live.